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| Brad Garrett |
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| Holly Madison, Jack Effel, Phill Helmuth |
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| Shannon Elizabeth |
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| Paul Pierce |
Athletes, actors and
musicians joined hundreds of poker enthusiasts at the first weekend of the main
event of the World Series of Poker kicked off at the Rio All-Suite Hotel &
Casino Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10.
Celebrities spent the weekend
betting and bluffing in pursuit of one of the most coveted prizes of all
sporting events. “Everybody Loves Raymond” actors Brad Garrett and Ray Romano
came out to play on Saturday, July 9 and provided some pre-game laughs for the
anxious crowds. NBA players Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics and Shawn Marion
of the Dallas Mavericks hit a lucky streak and were among a few of the stars
who survived day one of the event. Poker proved to be a universal language as
appearances by foreign celebrities included Australian cricket star Shane
Warne, UK football star Teddy Sherington, and French singer Patrick Bruel.
Other noticeable sightings were rapper and musician Nelly; Rene Angelil, Celine
Dion’s husband and manager; actor Jason Alexander and actresses Jennifer Tilly
and Shannon Elizabeth.
Vegas’ own headlining Planet
Hollywood “Peepshow” showgirl, Holly Madison, showed her bubbly personality as
she performed the ceremonial Shuffle Up and Deal on Sunday, July 10, alongside
Phil Hellmuth who is currently in the lead for 2011 WSOP Player of the Year and
tied for earning the most career WSOP Gold Bracelets, and WSOP Tournament
Director Jack Effel.
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